Eldalótë
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| Eldalótë | |
|---|---|
| Elf | |
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| "Angrod's Family" (Eldalótë on the right) by Juliana Pinho | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Pronunciation | Q, [ˌeldaˈloːte] |
| Other names | Eðellos (S) |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Angrod |
| Children | Orodreth |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
| Gallery | Images of Eldalótë |
Eldalótë was the wife of Angrod. Her son was Orodreth, a lord of Nargothrond.[1] She is not mentioned in any of the tales of Beleriand, but in a note it is said that Finarfin was "the only name of a Ñoldo who did not come into exile to receive a Sindarin form",[2] so as Eldalótë's name was translated into Sindarin in later legend, she most probably joined the Exile of the Noldor.
Etymology
Eldalótë is Quenya for "Elven-flower",from Elda ("Elf") + lótë ("flower"). The Sindarin form of her name was Eðellos (spelled Edhellos).[1]
Genealogy
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", "The names of Finwë's descendants", p. 346
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", "Notes", p. 360, note 31
